(a) On approving an application for compensation under Article 56B.057, the attorney general shall determine the type of state assistance that will best aid the claimant or victim.
(b) The attorney general may:
(1) authorize a cash payment to or on behalf of a claimant or victim for pecuniary loss;
(2) refer a claimant or victim to a state agency for vocational or other rehabilitative services; or
(3) provide counseling services for a claimant or victim or contract with a private entity to provide counseling services.

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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 56B.101

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.